William was the sixth son in his family. He became a barrister.
William married Anne Beresford in 1738 when he was 29. Anne was the eldest daughter of the Earl of Tyrone. They settled at Castlewellan[citation needed].
He was created Baron Annesley on 20 Sep 1758. He was raised to the position of 1st Viscount Glerawly on 14 Nov 1766.[citation needed]
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